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Mitchell Shaw

Mitchell Shaw

Oct 22, 2018

Mitchell Ray Shaw, age 60, passed away October 22, 2018 at UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY.  He was born February 8, 1958 to the late Robert and Cecil (Squires) Shaw.  He attended Cumberland County Schools.  On October 7, 1978. He was united in marriage to Sandra Lynn Carroll, and they were blessed with 40 years of marriage.  To...

Lewis "Sonny" Daffron

Lewis "Sonny" Daffron

Oct 20, 2018

Lewis Madison Daffron, 91, of Monticello, died Saturday, October 20,2018, at his home.

A native of Wayne County, he was born August 28,1927, the son of James Lewis and Lela Mercer Daffron.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and as one of Monticello's early volunteer firefighters.  He was a sharp businessman,...

Karen Phillips

Karen Phillips

Oct 16, 2018

Karen Phillips was born May 17, 1968 and departed this life Tuesday, October 16, 2018 reaching the age of 50 years. She was the daughter of the late John Evans and Agnes (Ellenberg) Davis.

She is survived by: her husband, David Phillips; one son, David Phillips, Jr. (Tiffany); one daughter, Michelle Bruce (Jamie); and one grandchild, Olivia...

Vela Mae Hurt

Vela Mae Hurt

Oct 13, 2018

Vela Mae Hurt of Glasgow, KY was born November 12, 1926 in Wayne County, Kentucky and departed this life Saturday, October 13, 2018 reaching the age of 91 years. She was the daughter of the late William Leslie and Rona (Sexton) Floyd; who preceded her in death. She was married to Glen Hurt who also preceded her in death....

Sam Cummings, Jr.

Sam Cummings, Jr.

Oct 12, 2018

Samuel Cummings, Jr. was born January 11, 1958 and departed this life October 12, 2018 reaching the age of 60 years. He was the son of Samuel and Faye (Porter) Cummings, Sr.

In addition to his parents, Sam and Faye Cummings, he is survived by: his companion, Sharon Lowe; his children, Samantha Cummings and Cody...

Roy Edward Koontz

Roy Edward Koontz

Oct 10, 2018

Roy Edward Koontz was born April 22, 1931 and departed this life Wednesday, October 10, 2018 reaching the age of 87 years. He was the son of the late Dilbert and Dora Lee (Barnes) Koontz.

He is survived by: Mollie Koontz; sons, Gerald (Peggy) Koontz and Kevin (Debbie)Koontz; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He is also...

Barbara Whitehead

Barbara Whitehead

Oct 5, 2018

Barbara Whitehead was born August 3, 1949 and departed this life Friday, October 5, 2018 reaching the age of 69 years. She was the daughter of the late Schuyler and Dovie Gregory.

She married S. D. "Doc" Whitehead and to this union four children were born.

She is survived by: two daughters, Jody Neal and...

Edna Christine Hughes

Edna Christine Hughes

Oct 3, 2018

Edna Christine (Harris) Hughes, age 87, passed away on October 3 rd , 2018.  She was born October 12 th , 1930, the daughter of the Wayne Frazier Harris and Ollie Cecil (Russell) Harris of the Parnell Community of Wayne County, KY.  In 1947, she married Haskell Hughes of the Murl Community, who preceded her in death.

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Eva Shearer

Eva Shearer

Oct 3, 2018

Eva Gregory Shearer 96, of Monticello and Lexington, widow of Carl C. Shearer, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018. She was born December 5, 1921 in Parmleysville, KY to the late Edgar and Ethel Bell Gregory. A teacher, her career spanned some 43 years from one room schools to the consolidated 6 th grade.

She is survived...

Juan Domingo

Juan Domingo

Sep 30, 2018

Juan Domingo was born August 4, 1966 and departed this life September 30, 2018 reaching the age of 52 years. He was the son of Regina Baltazar and the late Juan Mateo.

He is survived by: his children, Juan, Isaias, Bernabe, Moises, Mateo, Magdalena, and Regina Domingo; his mother, Regina Baltazar;  his siblings, Tomas, Baltazar, Santiago, Regino,...

Shirley Sears

Shirley Sears

Sep 27, 2018

Shirley Sears was born December 25, 1935 and departed this life Thursday, September 27, 2018 reaching the age of 82 years. She was the daughter of the late Marvin and Opal (Roberts) Jones.

She is survived by: one son, Lester Boggs; one daughter, Patricia "Patty" Schmitt; two sisters, Anna Jones and Roseena Waters; four grandchildren; along with...

Tracy Curry

Tracy Curry

Sep 18, 2018

Tracy Curry was born May 10, 1970 and departed this life Tuesday, September 18, 2018 reaching the age of 48 years. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Ginny (Green) Stoner.

She married Will Curry, whom survives; to this union four children were born.

She is survived by: her children, Megan, Morgan, Tyler...

Tonya Askvig

Tonya Askvig

Sep 14, 2018

Tonya Askvig was born September 1, 1972 and departed this life on Friday, September 14, 2018 having reached thue age of 46 years.  She was the daughter of the late Roger and Linda (Flach) Askvig. She is survived by:  her significant-other, Kathy Turner; 1 sister, Tereasa Julius; 3 brothers, Charles, Roger Richard, Jr., and Jeffrey Askvig; numerous nieces and nephews;...

Lena Mcfarland

Lena Mcfarland

Sep 12, 2018

Lena C. Southwood McFarland, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at her home in Monticello, KY. She was born on February 12, 1929 in the Eadsville community of Wayne County to George Prentice and Ollie Mae (Buster) Southwood.

She was united in marriage to Charles Alexander (C.A.) McFarland on January 22, 1960.

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Rocky Allen Carroll

Rocky Allen Carroll

Sep 10, 2018

Rocky Allen Carroll was born April 3, 1955 and departed this life Monday, September 10, 2018 reaching the age of 63 years. He was the son of the late Thurman and Mary Lou (Stearns) Carroll.

He is survived by one brother, Bo Carroll and two sisters, Ida Boston and Sheila Carroll; along with a host of family...

Carolyn Hicks

Carolyn Hicks

Aug 29, 2018

Carolyn Hicks was born June 23, 1937 and departed this life Wednesday, August 29, 2018 reaching the age of 81 years. She was the daughter of the late George and Edith (Wallace) Grisamore.

She is survived by: her husband, Harold Hicks; sons, Samuel and Danny Johnson; daughters, Linda Lou Locklear and Brenda Guffey (Dillard); sister, Ruthanne Conwell...

Lola Magdaline Kingston

Lola Magdaline Kingston

Aug 28, 2018

Lola Magdaline Hicks Kingston was born December 2, 1926 and was called home to a better life on Wednesday, August 28, 2018 at the age of 91. She is survived by her sister, Eva Davis, a son, Dan Edwards (Susan), and a daughter, Tonya Kingston. Five grandchildren survive her, Scott Edwards, Arielle, Alexander, Anastasia and Alijah Caron. There are...

Eva M. Keeton

Eva M. Keeton

Aug 23, 2018

Eva M. Keeton was born February 15, 1923 and departed this life Thursday, August 23, 2018 reaching the age of 95 years. She was the daughter of the late Bertie and Lula Mae (Cox) Bell.

She married Andy Keeton and to this union seven children were born.

She is survived by: two sons, Glen Keeton...

Lillian Mae Bertram

Lillian Mae Bertram

Aug 23, 2018

Lillian Mae Bertram was born June 3, 1930 and departed this life Thursday, August 23, 2018 reaching the age of 88 years. She was the daughter of the late Norman and Veronica (Monich) Hodgman.

She married Clyde Bertram and to this union two children were born.

She is survived by: her daughter, Marilyn Swinson (David);...

Karter Allen Piercy

Karter Allen Piercy

Aug 22, 2018

Karter Allen Piercy, newborn baby of Bobby and Laura Piercy, was born into eternity Wednesday, August 22, 2018.

He is also survived by one brother, Kayden Daffron and one sister, Kayley Stringer.; along with a host of family and friends who mourn his passing.

Graveside services will be held Friday, August 24, 2018 at 1...

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